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China notches opening win over Mali, Czech Republic thrashes South Sudan in FIBA Women's WC qualifiers

Wuhan, Mar 11 (UNI) China kicked off its quest for a FIBA Women's World Cup spot with an 81-68 victory over Mali, while the Czech Republic crushed South Sudan 89-52 here on Wednesday.
Starting center Han Xu scored China's first nine points, but it was not until Yang Shuyu's jumper with 3:30 remaining in the first quarter that China built its first lead of the game. Towering teenager Zhang Ziyu's layup at the buzzer ended the first quarter at 20-20.
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KKR spinners keeps CSK batters under check, restricts to 192 for 5

14 Apr 2026 | 9:45 PM

Chennai, Apr 13 (UNI) Despite a promising start, five time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were restricted to 192 for five by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a IPL match at the M A CHidambaram stadium here on Tuesday night.

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Wales to face Romania in summer friendly

14 Apr 2026 | 8:03 PM

Cardiff, April 14 (UNI) Wales will face Romania in a friendly in Bucharest on June 6. .

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IPL: Cummins likely to rejoin SRH by April 17

14 Apr 2026 | 7:55 PM

Hyderabad, April 14(UNI) Sunrisers Hyderabad could receive a timely boost in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 season, with regular captain Pat Cummins likely to rejoin the squad on April 17, ahead of their clash against Chennai Super Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

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SRH rope in Madushanka as Carse ruled out of IPL 2026

14 Apr 2026 | 7:54 PM

Hyderabad, Apr 14 (UNI) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have signed Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for England all-rounder Brydon Carse for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2026.

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Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona to begin

14 Apr 2026 | 7:38 PM

Buenos Aires, April 14 (UNI) A retrial into the death of the football great Diego Maradona, who died aged 60 after suffering heart failure, starts on Tuesday. .

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